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Faced with the complex and unpredictable developments of storm No. 12 (international name: Fengshen), the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam immediately issued an emergency dispatch, requesting the entire aviation industry to proactively and synchronously deploy prevention and response measures. The ultimate goal is to ensure absolute safety for flight operations, people, and property at all airports and airfields in the area expected to be affected.
According to meteorological forecasts, airports in the Central region are expected to be directly affected by this strong storm. The Civil Aviation Authority has identified three key airports that need the highest response measures: Phu Bai (Hue), Da Nang, and Chu Lai (Quang Nam). At the same time, neighboring airports such as Pleiku and Phu Cat are also required to closely monitor weather developments and be ready to proactively respond as soon as there are unusual fluctuations.
The Civil Aviation Authority has directed relevant units to coordinate and urgently inspect the entire infrastructure and technical system. This includes inspecting the airport infrastructure system, communication system, works, and stations to promptly detect and handle any damage.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam requires increased inspections to ensure safety of flight operations and airport infrastructure in the face of complicated developments of the storm when it makes landfall.
To minimize damage caused by storms and floods, infrastructure protection is a top priority. Airports must immediately implement comprehensive anti-flooding plans and clear drainage channels in the airport area. The goal is to effectively protect structures, vehicles and operating equipment, and minimize damage caused by heavy rain and strong winds.
Especially for projects under construction at Chu Lai and Phu Cat airports, the Civil Aviation Authority requests investors to request contractors to immediately deploy storm response work. Contractors must clearly identify technical stopping points to temporarily stop construction according to the storm's developments, prepare all necessary conditions to promptly fix construction incidents, and ensure safety.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just sent a document to relevant units to proactively prevent and respond to storm No. 12 (international name Fengsheng) to ensure the safety of flights, people and property at airports.
Due to the adverse weather conditions, airlines have had to make major adjustments to their schedules to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Vietnam Airlines has announced that it plans to adjust and cancel flights at the directly affected airports of Hue and Da Nang on October 22 and 23.
On October 22, many flights between Hanoi and Hue (VN1545, VN1544) took off 2 hours earlier. Flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue (VN1378, VN1379) on October 22 also had their departure times adjusted to the morning of October 23. Similarly, many flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang also had their departure times adjusted earlier than the original schedule.
The Department also noted that airports should deploy plans to prevent rain and storms, take measures to prevent flooding, clear water flows in airports, and protect works, vehicles, and equipment at airports.
Some flights on October 22 (such as VN1549/VN1548 between Hanoi and Hue; VN7197 between Hanoi and Da Nang; VN7122/VN142/VN143 between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang; VN1940/VN1941 between Da Nang and Cam Ranh) were canceled. A series of flights on October 23 (such as VN156 between Da Nang and Hanoi; VN101 between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City) were also forced to cancel.
Vietnam Airlines also noted that many other domestic and international flights may be affected by the complicated developments of storm No. 12. The airline pledged to support affected passengers in accordance with current regulations.
The Department also noted that after the storm weakened and made landfall, there was a risk of rain after the storm and asked units to arrange 24/7 duty and proactively update meteorological information to promptly propose appropriate and safe exploitation plans.
To ensure safety throughout the journey, the Civil Aviation Authority and airlines have issued special recommendations for passengers. Passengers are advised to fasten their seat belts throughout the flight, especially in complex weather conditions when the aircraft is at risk of air turbulence.
Passengers planning to fly during this time are advised to regularly monitor and update the latest weather conditions and operating information from the airline through official channels such as fanpage, website, or via text message/email registered when booking tickets.
The Civil Aviation Authority has reminded units to maintain 24/7 duty even after the storm weakens and makes landfall, due to the risk of prolonged heavy rain. Units must proactively update meteorological information to promptly propose appropriate operational plans to ensure safety. Preparing the necessary conditions to promptly fix problems and quickly stabilize all aviation activities after the storm is the top priority to best serve the travel needs of passengers. This work aims to minimize damage and quickly bring all aviation activities back to normal.
